Now playing

Why Me Lord

Chords

4.781 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[tuning]
[Intro]
CstCruGm GthDe DinGtrGo like the first line of chorus.
[Verse]
N.C.                  G        G  C  
Why me lord? What have I ever done
to Cdeserve even Gone
of the Gblessings I've Dknown.D  
N.C.                  G        G  C  
Tell me lord, what did I ever do
that was Cworth love from Gyou
or the Dkindness you've Gshown.G  
[Chorus]
CLord help me, Cjesus. I've Gwasted it. GSo help me Djesus, I Dknow what I Gam.G  
CNow that I Cknow that I've Gneeded you, Gso help me Djesus. My Dsoul's in your Ghands.G  
[Verse]
N.C.               G                 G  C  
Try me lord. If you think there's a way
I could Ctry to Grepay
all i've Gtaken from Dyou.D  
N.C.             G              G  C  
Maybe lord, I can show someone else.
What I've Cbeen through Gmyself
on my Dway back to Gyou.G  
[Chorus]
CLord help me, Cjesus. I've Gwasted it. GSo help me Djesus, I Dknow what I Gam.G  
CNow that I Cknow that I've Gneeded you, Gso help me Djesus. My Dsoul's in your Ghands.          G(x2 then outro)
[Outro]
Djesus, my Dsouls's in your Gha---Ga---Ga---Gands.

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Why Me Lord

by Travis Tritt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[tuning]

[Intro]

C C G G D D G G

strum the intro like the first line of chorus.

[Verse]

G G C

N.C.

Why me lord? What have I ever done

C G

to deserve even one

G D D

of the blessings I've known.

G G C

N.C.

Tell me lord, what did I ever do

C G

that was worth love from you

D G G

or the kindness you've shown.

[Chorus]

C C G G D D G G

Lord help me, jesus. I've wasted it. So help me jesus, I know what I am.

C C G G D D G G

Now that I know that I've needed you, so help me jesus. My soul's in your hands.

[Verse]

G G C

N.C.

Try me lord. If you think there's a way

C G

I could try to repay

G D D

all i've taken from you.

G G C

N.C.

Maybe lord, I can show someone else.

C G

What I've been through myself

D G G

on my way back to you.

[Chorus]

C C G G D D G G

Lord help me, jesus. I've wasted it. So help me jesus, I know what I am.

C C G G D D G G

Now that I know that I've needed you, so help me jesus. My soul's in your hands. (x2 then outro)

[Outro]

D D G G G G

jesus, my souls's in your ha---a---a---ands.

About Why Me Lord Chords by Travis Tritt

Learn how to play Why Me Lord by Travis Tritt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Why Me Lord chords”, “Why Me Lord guitar chords”, or “Travis Tritt Why Me Lord chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Why Me Lord chords and for experienced players who want accurate Why Me Lord lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, D.

FAQ — Why Me Lord by Travis Tritt

How do I play "Why Me Lord" by Travis Tritt on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Why Me Lord" by Travis Tritt on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Why Me Lord" by Travis Tritt free?

Yes. The chords for "Why Me Lord" by Travis Tritt are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Why Me Lord" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Why Me Lord" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Why Me Lord"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Why Me Lord" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Why Me Lord" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Why Me Lord" by Travis Tritt with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Travis Tritt below.

What key is "Why Me Lord" in?

The chords for "Why Me Lord" show the original chord names (including C, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.